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Because his father was born in Brooklyn and later lived in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Ryerson was eligible to play for either Norway or the U.S., which has missed just one World Cup since 1990.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
She also paid tribute to her fellow nominees - Rose Byrne, Carrie Coon, Susannah Flood and Kelli O'Hara - and joked: "Would someone like to write a play for five women? We are quite bankable."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Durham head coach Ryan Campbell has suggested Stokes could play for the county in the One-Day Cup, which runs alongside The Hundred.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Lithgow won best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for his portrayal of the controversial, beloved British author Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt’s poignant drama “Giant,” directed by Nicholas Hytner.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“She’s very bright. If ... if our enemies have her, she will try to play for time. She may even pretend to cooperate. “That’s right,” Thalia said.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
